Introduction to Unix Shell and Command Line Interface

The Unix shell has been around longer than most of its users have been alive. It has survived so long because it’s a powerful tool that allows people to do complex things with just a few keystrokes. More importantly, it helps them combine existing programs in new ways and automate repetitive tasks, so they aren’t typing the same things over and over again. Use of the shell is fundamental to using a wide range of other powerful tools and computing resources (including “high-performance computing” supercomputers). This workshop will start you on a path towards using these resources effectively and guides you through the basics of file systems and the shell.

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Data Fluency: Introduction to Unix shell and Command Line Interface

Register now for our upcoming Introduction to Unix Shell and Command Line Interface workshop delivered online via Zoom on Thursday 23 April from 1:00pm-5:00pm. We strongly recommend that you log on from 12:30pm to troubleshoot any connection issues to Zoom and Slack. We’ll be available after the workshop until 5:30pm for informal discussions.

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